West Athens, CA is a small town located just outside of Los Angeles. With a population of only 9,621 people and a population density of 6,460 people per square mile, West Athens is a quaint and comfortable place to call home. Many local businesses line the streets of West Athens, including cafes and restaurants like Dabney's Kitchen and Maxwell's Bake Shop as well as shops like Pecan Storehouse and Antiques & Oddities. Year-round outdoor activities abound in West Athens - visitors can explore the many hiking trails at Bixby Canyon or take a nature stroll through Topanga State Park. There are also several organizations in the area that contribute to the community such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the American Red Cross. Sports fans will find plenty to enjoy in West Athens with local teams like the West Athens Warriors participating in football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more.
The population in West Athens is 9,621. There are 7,201 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Athens is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Athens is 3.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Athens
- 39.2% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 22.1% are married with children
- 34.9% have children, but are single
Race in West Athens
- 1.0% are White
- 53.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 43.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander